Agriculture in Venezuela accounts for approximately 3% of GDP, 10% of the labor force, and at least a quarter of Venezuela's land area. Venezuela imports most of its food, mainly from Colombia and the United States. [1]

2024年11月12日 · Since 2014, Venezuela’s total meat consumption has declined 57 percent due to prolonged economic downfall. Nevertheless, since 2019, an improved economic environment has led to stabilized beef production and significant growth in the poultry sector.

Venezuela continues to rely heavily on food and agricultural imports. Despite abundant resources favorable to agricultural production, 70% of cereals and 98% of oilseeds consumed in Venezuela are imported. Venezuela does not have the rich soil of many other Latin American countries.

2025年2月19日 · Since the 1990s the government has supported the agricultural sector with subsidies and low-interest loans, but the overall contribution of agriculture, fishing, and forestry to the GDP has further decreased. Venezuela’s main cash crop is coffee, and its staple food crops are corn (maize) and rice. Most of the cropland is in the northern ...

2022年9月23日 · FAS estimates that per capita availability in 2021 of cereals, sugars, and vegetable fats covered 93.6 percent of the requirement to be food secure in Venezuela, while animal protein availability only covered 56.7 percent of the requirement.

Explore the current landscape of agriculture in Venezuela, its most important crops, the challenges facing the sector, and the growth opportunities available to the country with its diverse natural resources and climate.

We analyze the agricultural crops of Venezuela by studying their main products that are part of its economy and the type of agricultural activity.

Today, agriculture is one of Venezuela's weakest sectors: as of 1999, it employed 13 percent of the labor force and accounted for 5 percent of GDP. Major crops include sugar cane (56 percent of total production in 1999), bananas (9 percent), maize (7 percent), and rice (5 percent).

Explore the current state of agriculture in Venezuela, its most important crops, the challenges facing the sector, and the growth opportunities this country has with its diverse natural resources and climate.

The revitalization of agriculture in Venezuela is essential to guarantee the food security of the population. Reliance on food imports, exacerbated by the economic crisis, has left the country vulnerable to price fluctuations and shortages of basic products.

In Venezuela, several factors have impacted food security, including: Reliance on imports; Low agricultural production; Inflation; National agriculture plays a fundamental role in reversing this situation through strategies that encourage local production and reduce external dependency.

2018年1月24日 · It focuses on four major areas of sustainable agriculture in Venezuela: Supporting sustainable agricultural development, supporting initiatives aimed at achieving food security and sovereignty, supporting adaptation to climate change, risk management and preservation of the environment and promoting the Latin America and the Caribbean Without ...

Agriculture in Venezuela is not uniform, there are different systems that coexist in the country and adapt to each of the climatic, edaphic and topographic conditions. The aforementioned characteristics determine the productive potential, which is defined by …

Agriculture played a smaller role in the Venezuelan economy than in virtually any other Latin American country in the 1980s. In 1988 the sector contributed only 5.9 percent of GDP, employed 13 percent of the labor force, and furnished barely 1 percent of total exports.

Discover the main challenges of Venezuelan agriculture, from lack of inputs to climate change, and the opportunities to revitalize the agricultural sector in Venezuela.

2023年2月5日 · Agriculture has long been an important sector in Venezuela, with a rich history of diverse and productive farms. However, in recent years, the industry has faced numerous challenges, including declining production, insufficient infrastructure, and limited access to resources and technology.

The primary crops in Venezuela not only sustain the agricultural economy but are essential to the country’s cultural identity and food supply. From cacao and coffee to corn and cassava, each crop holds a special place in the lives of Venezuelans.

2024年10月10日 · Insight and analysis from FAS's overseas offices on issues affecting agricultural production and trade. FAS estimates Venezuela corn production at 1.36 million metric tons for the new market year (MY) 2024/2025 on a planted area of 350,000 hectares. Significant...

Explore the challenges and opportunities of sustainable agriculture in Venezuela, a sector essential for enhancing food security and the economy. Discover sustainable practices like agroecology and efficient water management that drive a more eco-friendly and productive agricultural model.

2023年10月19日 · Venezuela: Grain and Feed Update FAS (Post) revises Venezuela corn and rice production higher for market year (MY) 2023/2024 due to improved access to higher-quality agricultural inputs and seeds, and favorable weather conditions.